How to make temarizushi (ball-shaped sushi)

Ingredients

• 5 ounces sushi-fresh salmon
• 2 tablespoons wasabi
• 2 cups sushi rice
• 2 1/2 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 1 bunch of chives

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Preparation

• Lay a large square of plastic wrap on a clean dry work surface. Place a slice of salmon in the middle of the square. Put a tiny dot of wasabi in the middle of the salmon.
• With slightly damp hands, shape approximately 2 teaspoons of sushi rice into a ball and place the ball on top of the salmon.
• Gather the plastic wrap up around the rice ball, then twist the plastic wrap, sealing the rice inside, and firmly press the rice into a ball shape.
• While holding the plastic wrapped ball in one hand, use your forefinger of your free hand to gently press into the center of the salmon to make a small depression, flattening the rice ball slightly in the process.
• Unwrap the ball and set it on a plate. Place a small dollop of mayonnaise in the depression and garnish with several chive pieces.
• Repeat the process with the rest of the ingredients.